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Idaho tea party activists rally in state capital

Associated Press - April 15, 2010 4:44 PM ET

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Several hundred tea party activists rallied in Idaho's capital city on tax day, bashing the reach of the federal government and chanting "Vote them out!" on their march to the Statehouse.

Thursday's rally was 1 of hundreds held across the nation marking the April 15 federal income tax deadline. At least 1,000 people paraded through downtown Boise and gathered at the front steps of the Capitol building.

Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter was tapped to headline a tea party event in eastern Washington.

Participants at the Boise rally took on a number of issues, from health care to immigration, but for the most part they emphasized the need for limited government and voiced support for conservative causes.

Tea Party Boise organizer Russ Smerz says the movement aims to get Americans back to the basics.

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Angry Idahoans march to the Capitol during Tax Day protest
by Scott Evans & Edgar Linares
Idaho's NewsChannel 7

Posted on April 15, 2010 at 11:48 AM

Updated today at 6:21 PM

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BOISE – It’s Tax Day and thousands of Americans are upset about giving money to the government and how that money is spent.

Tea party protests were held around the country today including a big one in Boise. More than 1,000 people marched from Julia Davis Park to the steps of the Idaho Capitol.

Protesters are using this opportunity to vent their frustration with big government and taxes.

Participants at the Boise rally took on a number of issues, from health care to immigration, but for the most part they emphasized the need for limited government and voiced support for conservative causes.

"Our representatives do not appear to be listening to the average person anymore. We tell them over and over again what we would like to see, and they do the exact opposite," said Jeremy Slawson.

"If we just stand back and let things happen, then we're going to look back and have a lot of regret. And I don't want to have regret. I want to be a part of something," said Stephanie Murillo.

The Capitol rally was fairly civil with most of the people standing around. There were periods of cheering and applause.

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has been invited to by the Tea Party of Spokane to be a featured speaker at the group's one-year anniversary celebration today.

Meanwhile, tax procrastinators are headed to the post office and the offices of the Idaho State Tax Commission to get their tax returns filed on time.

There was a steady stream of people pulling up to the Tax Commission offices at 800 E. Park Boulevard throughout the day.

Last year about 500 people used the curbside service. The curbside service was offered until 4:30 p.m.

Tax Commission and IRS employees will accept both state and federal tax returns.

We are told 64 percent of returns will be filed electronically today.

And the Idaho State Tax Commission expects about 200,000 returns to be filed by today’s deadline.

For those last minute filers, the Boise Mail Processing and Distribution Facility will be open until midnight.

They are located at 2201 South Cole Road in Boise.

Everyone going to the post office needs to make sure they have the correct postage.

Those wanting certification that their tax forms are received by the IRS, should mail them using Certified Mail Service/Return Receipt.

Most people wait until the last day - especially if they owe.

Here are some important reminders for last minute tax filers:

- Be sure and sign your return.

- Attach your W2.

- Make sure your social security number is correct.

- Check that your address is correct.

Associated Press contributed to this report

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